Dave W Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hi there. I’ve just bought a 2007 Toyota Alphard 2 days ago off a private seller and have noticed that the temperature gauge fluctuates slightly. At times it seems to go slightly above half way and then returns back below again. Can someone please tell me if this is normal? I’ve only ever had a car where the temperature gauge fixes just below halfway and doesn’t move once it’s up to temperature but I’m hoping the Alphard may be different and that I don’t already have a problem with it! Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 17 hours ago, Dave W said: Hi there. I’ve just bought a 2007 Toyota Alphard 2 days ago off a private seller and have noticed that the temperature gauge fluctuates slightly. At times it seems to go slightly above half way and then returns back below again. Can someone please tell me if this is normal? I’ve only ever had a car where the temperature gauge fixes just below halfway and doesn’t move once it’s up to temperature but I’m hoping the Alphard may be different and that I don’t already have a problem with it! Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Dave Hello Dave, Welcome to the Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I haven't noticed the same on mine. - Does it fluctuate while idling? - Is your coolant level OK? - Does the needle move so quickly that you can see it move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Hi. Thanks for the reply. It turns out it did have a leak in the radiator and needed a new one. Not ideal given we’d just bought it but at least it’s sorted now! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 47 minutes ago, Dave W said: Hi. Thanks for the reply. It turns out it did have a leak in the radiator and needed a new one. Not ideal given we’d just bought it but at least it’s sorted now! Dave Was it a private purchase ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave W said: Hi. Thanks for the reply. It turns out it did have a leak in the radiator and needed a new one. Not ideal given we’d just bought it but at least it’s sorted now! Dave Many thanks for letting us know what the solution was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Yes. It was a private seller who is taking no responsibility for it, despite the issue coming to light the day after we bought it. Frustrating but sorted now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterS Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Well enjoy your new Alphard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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